Season 14 Results

Wasn't Season 14 spectacular?  Didn't the designers go above and beyond and create the most inspiring looks?  Do you want to know the results?  

The Season 14 first place winner is:

Sherri of Mami de Sofiona

Thanks to our generous sponsors she will receive:

6 month subscription ($102 value) to Stash Builder Box 

$100 fabric bundle from Riley Blake Designs

$75 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop

5 patterns ($80 value) from Oliver + S

8 patterns ($70 value) from Violette Field Threads

$50 gift certificate from Jo Totes

3 patterns ($30 value) from Petit a Petit & family

The Season 14 second place winner is:

Bonnie of Bonnie and Blithe

Thanks to our generous sponsors she will receive:

$75 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop

$75 fabric bundle from Riley Blake Designs

$50 gift certificate from Jo Totes

5 patterns ($50 value) from Hey June Handmade

5 patterns ($45 value) from Violette Field Threads

$25 gift certificate from Hawthorne Threads

2 patterns ($20 value) from Petit a Petit & family

The Season 14 third place winner is:

Elizabeth of The College Seamstress

Thanks to our generous sponsors she will receive:

$75 fabric bundle from Riley Blake Designs

$50 gift certificate from Jo Totes

$50 gift certificate from Urban Sew

3 patterns ($30 value) from Violette Field Threads

3 patterns ($28 value) Paisley Roots

$25 gift certificate from Stylish Fabric

1 month subscription ($18 value) to Stash Builder Box

1 pattern ($10 value) from Petit a Petit & family

Please help up thank our sponsors with your patronage whenever you have fabric and sewing needs!  Also, be sure to visit the designers from Season 14 and us on Instagram as we have a special thank you giveaway for YOU starting this afternoon.  

Finally, come back Monday when we'll announce the winner of the sew along...

Project Run & Play Tween Scene: Patterns & Inspiration for Boys

 For Day 3,  let's turn our attention to what might be the hardest, or maybe most rare tween and teen sewing, sewing for boys!  

Today we're sharing patterns for boys that reach into the upper limits of teen and tween sizes, an example of how to copy a RTW (ready to wear) shirt that they like, and a bunch of inspiration from past Seasons.

Let's kick it off with a list of all the patterns for boys that you can get in the Project Run & Play shop that reach to size 14 and 16.

Size 14

Sizes 7-14 of all Project Run & Play label patterns are drafted on a tween/teen block for better fit. This includes:

Easy Street Tee

Other boy patterns that go up to size 14:

Joseph(ine) Cardigan 

Lemon Tee

Abby’s Trailblazing Socks

Abby’s Spidermonkey Pants

City Lights Cape

Foliis Jacket

Super Tough Jeans

Sk8 Skinnies

Aviator Pants

These are not technically designed for boys, but we've used for boys very successfully:

Metro Pants and Shorts 

Aurora Raglan

Size 16

Sizes 7-16 of all Project Run & Play label patterns are drafted on a tween/teen block for better fit. This includes:

Thyme Shirt

Other boy patterns that go up to size 16:

Chromium Cropped Hoodie

Ultramarine Coverup

Fireside Slippers

AJ Aviator Hat

Fell & Dale Cap

Senpai Bomber Jacket

Cicero Jacket

Ichigo Bomber Jacket

Pudding Pants

Natsu Shorties

Umaru Shirt

The Tie

Wow!  What a selection!  Alright, now let's discuss how to copy their favorite RTW (store bought) clothes.

My 15 year old son saw this shirt from Abercrombie.  What I saw was a Lemon Tee with just a tiny adjustment!  Lucky for him, he still fits into the size 14, and I had all the fabric on hand.

There you go!  To read about the simple adjustment, head over to Skirt Fixation.  Now are you ready to walk down the TWEEN BOYS memory lane?  Prepare yourself to be inspired!

It's okay, you can admit it too...the first thing that popped to your mind was Sabra of Sew A Straight Line and her tween and teen boy looks during Season 16.  Like this Circus one...

And remember Alida from I Make Stuff's cool kid from Boy's Week in Season 2?  Yes, there used to be a whole Boy's Week theme every Season!  Who wants to bring it back?

Another huge boy sewist is Kelly of Handmade Boy.  This was her Signature Style look.  One think about Kelly's boy sewing is that it always looks indistinguishable from RTW clothing...something that teen and tween boys seem to prefer!

During Season 6 Shannon from Little Kids Grow produced some really amazing examples of tween boy sewing.  This is her creation for Boy's Week.  Yes, she sewed that hat!

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Nikki of Bubby and Me sewed for her tween boy during Season 19, and knocked it out of the park with this Surf and Sand theme look.

During Season 9, Celina of Petit a Petit shared her uber cool creation for her tween boy for the Put Me In the Zoo challenge.  Amazing!

Susana of Suco by Susana is another Mom who showed that tween boy sewing can look incredible, feel comfortable and become their favorite thing to wear with this Monochrome Mania look from Season 20.

If you're scared to sew for tween boys, just take a page from Wendy of W. Pratt Crafts book.  Her very dapper Season 17 book with this Flights of Fancy challenge.

Throwing it back to Season 6's Boys Week, Cath of Cath Grace sewed this amazing look for her teen boy.

If you hadn't seen it on Season 9 would you have known that Shannon of Googiemomma sewed her teen son all these clothes for the Spring Break Challenge?

During our Pajama Party event, Miranda of Inspinration sewed pajamas for all her kids, including her tween age son.

Bonnie of Bonnie and Blithe (from Season 14) sewed her tween son this whole outfit, and we've got the tutorial for that shirt stencil!

And Emily of Life Sew Savory shared a tutorial on how to hack those joggers to add pockets...just what her teen and tween sons wanted!

Now are you inspired?  You should be!  Don't be afraid to sew for teen and tween boys.  Just stick to their preferences and some of these tried and true patterns and they'll be so grateful for your sewing.  Trust me, the scowl on their face means they like it!

See you tomorrow when we discuss sewing WITH tweens and teens.

100+ Things to Make for Children with Red (& Pink!) Fabric

Have you checked out the rainbow link up???  It's soooooooo RED!  Please continue to add all your red and pink makes to it until you see the orange post.  Together we're making a rainbow!!

Here is a whole bunch of inspiration for things you can make with red and pink fabric.

Dress - Chocolate Delivery Dress by Katy of No Big Dill during Season 1 for the Valentine's Day Challenge

Cape - Little Red cape by Skirt As Top during Season 3 for the Outerwear Challenge

Cardigan - The Modern Marigold by Craftiness is Not Optional during the All Star Season for the It's All In The Details Challenge

Pants - Collegiate Cool by Winter Wear Designs during Season 5 for the Stripes and Polka Dots Challenge.

Removable Collar - Persnickety Plaid by Sew Haute Blog for the Buffalo Gals or Guys Challenge during Season 14.

Vest - Moulin Rouge by Paisley Roots for the Let's Go to the Movies Challenge during Season 8.

Scarf - Tiny Timber by Skirt As Top for the Boy's Week Challenge during Season 3.

Asymmetrical Jacket - Buffalo Plaid in the Snow by Mami de Sofiona also for the Buffalo Gals of Guys Challenge during Season 14.

Bowties and Sweater - The Layered Look by A Girl And A Glue Gun for the Boy's Week Challenge during Season 5.

Cap - The Peddler by The Train to Crazy for Boy's Week Challenge during Season 3.

Striped Dresses - Pinky Promise by Sew Together for the Color Challenge during Season 4.

Band Jacket - Stella Style by Lindsay, Etc. for the Fashion Icon Challenge during Season 5.

Ombre Sweater - A Prepster Remix by It's Always Autumn for the Design Your Own Fabric Challenge during Season 9.

Boy's Button Up Shirt - Let's Go Fishing by Naeh Connection for the Nothing But Knit Challenge during Season 11.

Swimsuit - California Dreaming by Petit a Petit + Family for the Spring Break Challenge during Season 9.

Party Dress - Anymore Pink? by La Inglesita for the Party Dress Remix Challenge during Season 6.

Wool Jacket - First Baby by Delia Creates for the Fashion Icon Challenge during Season 5.

Riding Hat - Oh What Fun it is to Ride by A Jennuine Life for the Winter Wonderland Challenge during Season 8.

Romper & Dress - Fun in the Sun by Lily Shine Boutique for the Signature Style Challenge during Season 10.

Bow - Neapolitan Party Dress by See Kate Sew for the Special Occasion Challenge during Season 3.

If you want to see over 75 more things to make for children from red and pink fabric, head over to the link up!  And add your own red and pink sewing creations too!

Panel of Advisors Announcement

Today you get to meet a special group of ladies.  These ladies agreed to help me out.  You see, even though I have a lot of experience helping run Project Run & Play as a Virtual Assistant for the past few years, I have never been a designer on a Season.  Sewing along is GREAT fun, but I haven't really experienced the intense, behind the scenes activities of a designer on a Season.  With that in mind, I assembled this Panel of Advisors.  Each of these ladies SHONE on their Season and brings a special, unique viewpoint to the Panel of Advisors.  

They are helping me shape the future of Project Run & Play, reigning me in when I get too carried away with an idea, offering suggestions, choosing the designer from the link up, and more!  Without them I'd be overwhelmed.  So please give a very warm welcome to these ladies:

Annika of Naeh Connection from Season 11.  Do you remember the bunny in the pocket on her Signature Style look?  Follow her on Instagram here for behind the scenes German sewing life.

Ari of Max California from Season 6 & Mini Season 1.  I can't decide if I loved her outfits or her photo shoot more from her Mini Season Ko Ko Bop look.  Follow her on Instagram here to keep up with the coolest kids ever.

Bonnie of Bonnie & Blithe from Season 14.  Because I have a mischievous toddler, I don't think I'll ever forget the button incident from her Boho Butterfly look!  Follow her on Instagram here for fashion, DIY and expert mom tips.

Cassie of Lily Shine Creates from Season 10.  Do you dream about her Shine Brite parachute skirt look too, or is that just me??  Follow her on Instagram here for sneak peeks of some of the most inspiring fabric, designs and DIYs.

Sherri of Mami de Sofiona from Season 14.  She's the lady who made us want to eat her children with her Starbursts and Nerds look!  Follow her on Instagram here for extreme northern Canada weather and some of the most beautiful sewing on the web.

Teronia of Sew Haute Blog from Season 14.  Her Persnickety Plaid look was so amazing I hear she's been taking orders...do you think she'd make it in my size?  Follow her on Instagram here for the cutest little girl model and boutique sewing inspiration.

These amazing ladies have chosen the themes for Season 15, and they are so inspirational...you're going to love them!  Come back tomorrow when those themes are revealed!

Please leave a comment below welcoming the Panel of Advisors.  Tell them what look they designed and sewed for Project Run & Play that inspired you!

And the Season 14 Designers are...

We're so excited to share with you the talented group of designers we've put together for Season 14.  Prepare to be inspired by:

Michelle of Handmade Martini

Bonnie of Bonnie and Blithe

Teronia of Sew Haute Blog

Sheri of Mamidesofiona 

Elizabeth of The College Seamstress

Raphaelle of Deux Souriceaux

Congrats to out Season 14 designers...we are on pins and needles waiting to see what you make!

We'll see you tomorrow when we get to share the Season 14 themes...

2019 Panel of Advisors

Today you get to meet a special group of ladies.  These ladies agreed to help me out by serving on the panel of advisors for 2019.  Each of these ladies SHONE on their Season and brings a special, unique viewpoint to the Panel of Advisors.  

They are helping me shape the future of Project Run & Play, reigning me in when I get too carried away with an idea, offering suggestions, helping judge the sew along, and more!  Without them I'd be overwhelmed.  So please give a very warm welcome to these ladies:

Tami of SewSophieLynn from Seasons 12 and 15.  Besides sewing up the most inspirational sewing creations for her kids, like her I'm an Autumn look, her handmade wardrobe is truly enviable!  Follow her on Instagram for all the sewing goodness you can imagine. 

Candice of Candice Ayala from Season 16.  Her incredible Circus inspired creation is still the talk of the sewing community!  You can follow her on Instagram for lots of sewing and up cycling, including her daughter's sewing journey.

Sabra of Sew A Straight Line from Season 16.  Remember the time she made shoes (SHOES!!!) for her Sew Your Stash look?  You can follow her on Instagram for tons of sewing and cute kids.

Annika of Naeh Connection from Season 11.  Do you remember the bunny in the pocket on her Signature Style look?  Follow her on Instagram here for behind the scenes German sewing life.

Teronia of Sew Haute Blog from Season 14.  Her Persnickety Plaid look was so amazing I hear she's been taking orders...do you think she'd make it in my size?  Follow her on Instagram here for the cutest little girl models and boutique sewing inspiration.

Ari of Max California from Season 6 & Mini Season 1.  I can't decide if I loved her outfits or her photo shoot more from her Mini Season Ko Ko Bop look.  Follow her on Instagram here to keep up with the coolest kids ever.

Sherri of Mami de Sofiona from Season 14.  She's the lady who made us want to eat her children with her Starbursts and Nerds look!  Follow her on Instagram here for her new pattern company and some of the most beautiful sewing on the web.

These amazing ladies have chosen the themes for Season 19, and they are so inspirational, which ones are you planning to sew?

Please leave a comment below welcoming the Panel of Advisors.  Tell them what look they designed and sewed for Project Run & Play that inspired you!